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BAC contains the most complete offerring of natural plant derived minerals and trace minerals

Although proteins are the building blocks of life, humans need dozens of essential trace minerals for the functioning of enzyme systems and many other physiological functions. Deficiency of trace minerals in the typical diet are thought to be widespread in many minerals and trace minerals which can profoundly effect health and metabolism.

BAC contains natural minerals as oposed to inorganic minerals

The volcanic waters source for the algae contained in BAC are chosen because of their high level of saturation with minerals and trace elements deposited from ancient soils and mountains that no other plants can live there. Algae absorbs many trace elements while growing and these minerals from natural plant source are well assimilated by the human body. Algae's mineral content varies depending on where it is grown and the minerals in the water. These algae thrives in such alkaline waters, it incorporates and synthesizes many minerals and derivative compounds into its cell structure.

Transformed into natural organic forms by the algae, these minerals become chelated with amino acids and are therefore more easily assimilated by the body. Many times people have ingested large amounts of inorganic minerals without benefit to health because the body does not know what to do with these incompatible forms. In fact, evidence is accumulating that the inorganic minerals can block absorption of the organic forms, leading ultimately to mineral deficiency diseases.

BAC contains all essential minerals and all known trace elements absorbed from its growth medium into chelated, easily absorbed forms.

Find here a partial list of these important minerals:

POTASSIUM : A crucial mineral that regulates body electrolyte balance. Deficiency can cause heart arrest, hypertension, adrenal exhaustion and muscular collapse.

CALCIUM : The most abundant mineral in the body, it is especially important to bone and dental health, but is also involved in neural transmissions to the muscles, in the pH and several other energy related metabolism. Deficiencies can lead to osteoporosis in older women. BAC is a concentrated calcium food, supplying more, gram for gram, than milk.

ZINC : The pivot point of over thirty vital enzymatic reactions, with profound effects on mental health, skin tone, prostate function and healing capacity.

MAGNESIUM : Deficiency can lead to spasmodic muscle disorders, including cardiac irregularities. Helps assimilation of vitamin C, B vitamins and protein. Magnesium facilitates absorption of calcium and helps regulate blood pressure. Gram for gram, BAC is one the most concentrated magnesium foods.

MANGANESE : Activates enzyme systems, along with zinc. Promotes activity of neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and helps stabilize blood sugar.

SELENIUM : Originally believed to be a toxic heavy metal, but now known to be necessary for health. It retards aging, harmful oxidation and free radical formation, reduces the toxic effect of carcinogens, and improves cardiac efficiency.

IRON : BAC, with is algae is one of the best natural iron supplement. Iron promotes formation of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying blood pigment found in healthy red blood cells. Iron is the most common mineral deficiency worldwide, especially for women, children and older people. Women on weight loss diets typically do not get enough iron, and can become anemic. Iron is essential for strong red blood cells and a healthy immune system. BAC is a rich iron food, many times higher than common iron foods. BAC's iron is easily absorbed by the human body. In one theory, blue pigment phycocyanin, forms soluble complexes with iron and other minerals during digestion making iron more bioavailable. Hence, iron in BAC is over twice as absorbable as the form of iron found in vegetables and most meats. Typical iron supplements are not well absorbed and are often not recommended by MD's for many blood conditions. Many studies show that iron from spirulina is 60% better absorbed than iron supplements such as iron sulfate.

PHOSPHORUS : The second most abundant mineral in the human body, it is found in practically every cell. Functions with calcium to maintain bone density. Helps to digest carbohydrates and the B vitamins niacin and riboflavin.

SODIUM : Sodium is an element that the body needs to function properly. The body uses sodium to regulate blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium is also critical for the functioning of muscles and nerves. Some people are concerned about sodium in their diets, and have therefore avoided seaweed foods such as nori, wakami and kombu. These kelp foods are very nutritious, but they do contain significant sodium amounts. The microalgae of Bio-Algae Concentrates contain very small amounts of natural sodium and thus serve the important need of the body while avoiding the danger of too much sodium.

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References
How Iron in BAC can help in preventing anemia